Juno and the Paycock Tickets
About Juno and the Paycock
See Tony award-nominee J. Smith-Cameron (Our Country's Good, Succession) and Olivier and Tony-winning actor Mark Rylance (Twelfth Night, Jerusalem) take to the stage at the Gielgud in the highly anticipated revival of Juno and the Paycock. Book Juno and the Paycock tickets on TodayTix.
In Juno and the Paycock be transported to 1922-era Dublin, shortly after the Irish Civil War breaks out. The show centres around the Boyle family living in a tenement and struggling to make ends meet. Despite the dire financial straits, 'Captain' Jack Boyle, the father, doesn't work and spends all his time and money at the pub. When the family receives an unexpected inheritance, will that be the solution to the problems that they've been seeking?
This black-humoured play is a tale of a mother's resilience in the face of struggle. As J. Smith Cameron, who is playing the role of Juno Boyle, the mother, said, "Juno and the Paycock is not simply a brilliant piece of theatre but an eternally relevant play so long as people must endure violent repression. The prospect of revisiting this work in the company of the great director Matthew Warchus and the truly legendary Mark Rylance absolutely floors me; I couldn't be more thrilled."
Joining J. Smith-Cameron (Juno Boyle) and Mark Rylance (‘Captain’ Jack Boyle) are Paul Hilton (‘Joxer’ Daly), Aisling Kearns (Mary Boyle), Eimhin Fitzgerald Doherty (Johnny Boyle), Ingrid Craigie (Mrs Tancred), Anna Healy (Mrs Maisie Madigan), Chris Walley (Charles Bentham), Seán Duggan (‘Needle’ Nugent), Leo Hanna (Jerry Devine), Jessica Cervi, Caolan McCarthy, Bryan Moriarty, John Rice and Jacinta Whyte.
Run time
2hr 45min. Incl. interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 14+. Everyone must have their own ticket. Under 16s must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticketholder who is 18+. Under 3s will not be admitted.
Start date
21st September, 2024
End date
23rd November, 2024
Stars on stage
Mark Rylance
J. Smith Cameron
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 12, 14, 19, 38; (Regent Street) 6, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453
Night bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38; (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, N3, N13, N15, N109, N18, N136
Car park: Brewer Street (3mins)
Directions from tube: (3mins) Take Shaftesbury Avenue along the side where the famous illuminated signs are. The theatre will be on your left about 100 metres along.
More information about Juno and the Paycock
Juno and the Paycock in London boasts an excellent star-studded creative team, including direction by Matthew Warchus (Matilda the Musical, Pride), set and costume design by Rob Howell (Matilda the Musical), and lighting design by Hugh Vanstone (Matilda the Musical)---all of whom have won Tony and Olivier Awards for their work.
Juno and the Paycock is a play by Sean O’Casey that premiered at Abbey Theatre in Dublin in 1924. Now, 100 years later, the play is still relevant and has a rich history of performances throughout the century. Judi Dench earned an Olivier Award in 1980 for Actress of the Year in a Revival, and the play was nominated for two other Olivier Awards as well. Also, the 1988 Broadway revival earned two Drama Desk Award nominations. In addition to the various revivals, there has also been a wide range of adaptations for other media, including radio, television, and film. In fact, BBC has produced 11 radio adaptations of the play.
What to watch for
- This play is the second in Sean O'Casey's Dublin Trilogy; the other plays in the trilogy are The Shadow of a Gunman and The Plough and the Stars.
- Alfred Hitchcock directed a 1930 film adaptation of the play.
- Of the 11 BBC adaptations of the play, four out of the first five starred Maire O'Neill. She also played Juno's sister in the Hitchcock film adaptation of the play.
- The play has been adapted into a Broadway musical called Juno, which opened in 1959.
Frequently asked questions
What is Juno and the Paycock about?
Sean O'Casey's black-humoured play, Juno and the Paycock, returns to the stage 100 years after it's premiere starring J. Smith-Cameron (Our Country's Good, Succession) and Olivier and Tony-winning actor Mark Rylance (Twelfth Night, Jerusalem).
Which theatre is Juno and the Paycock at?
Juno and the Paycock is at London's Gielgud Theatre, which is located at 35-37 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6AR.
What is the running time of Juno and the Paycock?
Juno and the Paycock runs for 2hr 45min. Incl. interval.
How do you get tickets for Juno and the Paycock?
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What is the age recommendation for Juno and the Paycock?
Ages 14+. Everyone must have their own ticket. Under 16s must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticketholder who is 18+. Under 3s will not be admitted.
Who wrote Juno and the Paycock?
The play is written by Sean O’Casey.
Who directed Juno and the Paycock?
Matthew Warchus stages the show.
Is Juno and the Paycock appropriate for kids?
The play is best for children ages 14 and above, as it explores some adult themes, including poverty, war, and alcohol abuse.
Is Juno and the Paycock good?
Juno and the Paycock is a wonderful play with enduring themes of a mother’s resilience that has stood the test of time. This revival takes place a century after the play premiered and boasts a star studded cast and creative team.
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